More information from your American Cancer Society
The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
What Is COBRA? (also available in Spanish)
The Affordable Care Act: How It Helps People With Cancer and Their Families
Prescription Drug Assistance (also available in Spanish)
Children Diagnosed with Cancer: Financial and Insurance Issues
Medicare Coverage for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (also available in Spanish)
Medicare Part D: Things People With Cancer May Want To Know
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Americans with Disabilities Act: Information for People Facing Cancer
Clinical Trials: State Laws Regarding Insurance Coverage
Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families: In Treatment (also available in Spanish)
Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families: Off Treatment
Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families: Advanced Illness
Financial Guidance for Families: Coping Financially With the Loss of a Loved One
Financial Guidance for Those With Concerns About Cancer: Can I Be Prepared If Cancer Occurs?
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
National organizations and Web sites*
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support are listed here.
Association of Community Cancer Centers
Web site: www.accc-cancer.org
To find a cancer treatment program and see program details, including contact information, treatments offered, and specialized services. Also lists patient assistance programs for medicines, travel, and financial aid for other oncology-related services
Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC)
Toll-free number: 1-866-843-2572 (may need to leave a number for a call back)
Web site: www.cancerlegalresourcecenter.org
Provides free legal information about laws and resources for many cancer-related issues including health insurance issues, denial of benefits, and government benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs
Toll-free number: 1-800-827-1000
Web site: www.va.gov
For information on Veteran's medical benefits and whether you qualify for them use:
Toll-free number: 1-877-222-8387
Web site: www.va.gov/healtheligibility
Financial Planning Association
Telephone: 1-800-322-4237
Web site: www.fpanet.org
Offers free information on personal finance, answers general financial planning questions, makes referrals to FPA members who are Certified Financial Planners™, and sets up free financial planning services to qualified people and families in need
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute
Web site: healthinsuranceinfo.net
Offers free online information including guides for getting and keeping health insurance for each state, how to manage medical bills and avoid debt, and understanding health insurance
Internal Revenue Service
Toll-free number: 1-800-829-1040
TTY: 1-800-829-4059
Web site: www.irs.gov
Has answers to tax questions, tax forms, and referrals to free tax help for those who qualify
Medicaid -- US Department of Health and Human Services
Toll-free number: 1-800-633-4227
Web site: www.cms.gov/home/medicaid.asp
To learn more about Medicaid coverage and eligibility. Your state social service or human service agency can give you the best answers to questions about your benefits, eligibility, and fraud. To get contact information for your state go to www.cms.gov/apps/contacts/
Medicare -- US Department of Health and Human Services
Toll-free number: 1-800-633-4227
TTY: 1-877-486-2048
Web site: www.medicare.gov
Answer questions, provides literature, and gives referrals to state Medicare offices and local HMO's with Medicare contracts.
Medicare Rights Center (for those with Medicare)
Toll-free number: 1-800-333-4114
Web site: www.medicarerights.org
This service can help you understand your rights and benefits, work through the Medicare system, and get quality care. They can also help you apply for programs that help reduce your costs for prescription drugs and medical care, and guide you through the appeals process if your Medicare prescription drug plan denies coverage for drugs you need
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Toll-free number: 1-866-470-6242
Web site: http://naic.org/state_web_map.htm
To find your state's Insurance Commissioner
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
Toll-free number: 1- 800-532-5274
Web site: www.patientadvocate.org
Works with the patient and insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt problems related to their diagnosis, with help from case managers, doctors, and attorneys. For cancer patients in treatment or less than 2 years out of treatment
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213
TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Web site: www.socialsecurity.gov
Has general information, qualification criteria, and information about how to apply for program benefits (such as Social Security Disability Income and Supplemental Security Income if you cannot work). Makes referrals to local SSA and Medicare/Medicaid offices
TANF and State Health Departments -- US Department of Health and Human Services
Toll-free number: 1-877-696-6775
Web site: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/states/st_index.html
Provides contact information for each state's health department, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in your state
US Department of Health & Human Services
Web site: www.healthcare.gov
For the most current information on health care and insurance laws and how they might affect you
US Department of Labor, Employee Benefits, Security Administration (EBSA)
Toll-free number: 1-866-444-3272
Web site: www.dol.gov/ebsa
Information on employee benefit laws, including COBRA, FMLA, and HIPAA requirements of employer-based health coverage and self-insured health plans. Also has and information on recent changes in health care laws. Information for military reservists who must leave their private employer for active duty can be found at: www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/userra/mainmenu.asp
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Toll-free number: 1-800-669-4000
TTY: 1-800-669-6820
Web site: www.eeoc.gov
For information on all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies; publications; how to file charges of workplace discrimination; and how to find EEOC offices in your area
Other publications*
Landay, David. Be Prepared: The Complete Financial, Legal, and Practical Guide for Living with a Life-challenging Condition. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1998.
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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